Accounts Payable (Query Resolution Officer)

We spend around £1.6billion each year to provide over two million patient episodes, and it is essential that we have the best team helping and supporting us in being the best organisation we can possibly be. To help us do this we are now seeking a Query Resolution Officer within the Accounts Payable team.
The postholder will work closely with a friendly and supportive team as well as clinical and corporate colleagues to support a first-class Finance team to ensure we provide the best possible care to patients and deliver the best value for money for the people of Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond., To ensure that supplier's invoices are processed promptly and accurately in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. To undertake standardised processes and procedures on the relevant daily, weekly, monthly or annual cycle
To maintain the Trust's Accounts Payable Helpdesk function, providing resolution for external queries.
To ensure Trust compliance with the statutory obligations of the Late Payment of Commercial Debt (1998) Interest Act (as amended).
To assist in maintaining the timely and effective functioning of the Accounts Payable function underpinning the Trust's business operations.

Working for our organisation
We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse pool of talented people who want to be part of making STH a thriving and PROUD

• place to work and ensuring we continue to flourish and succeed in improving the lives of the people we are proud to serve. If we sound like the kind of organisation you would like to work in, we would be delighted to speak to you about this role.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to work as a member of the Accounts Payable team. The post holder will work as a member of a team responsible for ensuring that invoices are processed promptly and accurately in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, and to ensure compliance with internal procedures and statutory obligations., An effective working knowledge of IT packages and MS Windows, and strong numerical and team working skills are essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines are vital. NHS experience and knowledge is desirable but not essential.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.